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Brain Health & Conditions

What’s the Difference Between a Neurologist and a Neurosurgeon?

Rush experts explain what you should know about these different — yet related — specialties that often work with each other

From left to right: Kumar B. Rajan, PhD; Amina Ahmed, MD; John W. Burns, PhD; Kerstin Stenson, MD, FACS; and Monique Reed, PhD, MS, RN, FAAN.
University

Fueling Rush’s Future

Donor-supported endowments drive the work of Rush University faculty members in perpetuity

Dr. David Gonzalez speaks with a patient
Brain Health & Conditions

Creating Social Connections

David A. González, PhD, ABPP, examines the effects of loneliness on motor and nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Charlene Gamboa, PhD
Research

Enduring Trials, Achieving Greatness and Bridging Gaps

For Golden Lamp Society scholarship recipient Charlene Gamboa, PhD ’21, being a trailblazer has come with big challenges — and rewards

Napping
Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s and Daytime Napping Linked in New Research

Longer and more frequent napping was correlated with worse cognition

Older adult couple dancing
Alzheimer’s Disease

Experts Share Tips for Reducing Dementia Risk

RUSH physician-researcher on panel recommending ways to stave off cognitive decline

Lisa Barnes, PhD
Alzheimer’s Disease

Researcher Aims To Diversify Alzheimer's Data

Black older adults often underrepresented in studies of aging and brain health

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Research

Study Links Antioxidant Flavonol With Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s

keto diet
Food & Nutrition

Is the Keto Diet Right for You?

For the right person who's ready to commit to a healthy lifestyle, the keto diet can offer surprising benefits

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Brain Health & Conditions

A Way to Withstand Alzheimer’s Disease Is in Sight

The director of the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center envisions a solution to the disease